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Sterline Antoine Joseph
Jun 24, 2023
Mrs. Sterline A. Joseph passed away on Monday, June 24, 2023 in Vincennes, Indiana at the age of 30. She was born on May 10, 1993 in Port Au Prince, Haiti to her mother, Venise Charles.
She worked in Human Resources at Futaba. She loved exploring, spending quality time with family, going on vacations, doing hair and trying different foods.
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Alan Randolph Jefferson
Jun 23, 2023
Mr. Alan Randolph Jefferson passed away on June 23, 2023 in Haines City, Florida at the age of 78. He was born on July 2, 1944 to his parents, Berniece and Merrill E. Jefferson.
He later met the love of his life, Marian Fritts and they shared love and marriage together. He loved spending time with his family and friends,...
Nirmo "Tony" Arocho
Jun 26, 2023
Nirmo Anthony Arocho, affectionately known as “Tony” passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on June 26, 2023 at home in Davenport, FL. He was a beloved husband to Mary R. La Mantia Arocho for 30 years and a loving father to Leila E. Arocho, Elaine Ferrari, Mark Kent, Sabine Goetzmann and Victor Anthony Arocho.
Tony proudly and honorably...
Ephraim Washington Laidley
Jun 2, 2023
Elder Ephraim W. Laidley Sr., most affectionately known as “Mikey” passed way on June 2, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 59. He was born on July 4, 1963 in Kingston, Jamaica to his parents, Enos Laidley and Beatrice Phillips.
Later, Elder Laidley married the love of his life, Marcia Burke. They shared 38 years of marriage and...
Christopher Wayne Howard
Jun 4, 2023
Mr. Christopher Wayne Howard most affectionately known as “Chris” passed away on June 4, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 62. He was born on June 5, 1961 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his parents, Helena Bomer and Nathaniel Howard.
Mr. Howard later met and married the love of his life, Betty Jean Dunham and they shared 20 years...
Mirta Sanchez
Jun 1, 2023
La Señora Mirta Sánchez falleció el 1 de junio de 2023 en Lake Wales, Florida a la edad de 73 años. Ella nació el 15 de julio de 1949 en Caguas, Puerto Rico de su madre, Juana Sánchez.
La señora Sánchez era ama de casa. En su tiempo libre disfrutaba pasar tiempo con su familia y jugar con sus nietos.
Le precedieron en...
Kim Charles
May 19, 2023
Ms. Kim Mercer Charles passed away on May 19, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born on June 24, 1955 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Yonkers, to her parents, Paula Hines and Olenza Mercer.
Ms. Charles graduated from Charles E. Gorton High School in June of 1973. She continued her education, earning an Associates of Science Degree in...
Marcel Terrance Mitchell
May 16, 2023
Marcel T. Mitchell, most affectionately known as “Cello-madman” passed away on May 16, 2023 at the age of 19 in New Port Ritchey, Florida. He was born on October 16, 2003 in Dunedin, Florida to his parents Jennifer Crenshaw and Ernest Mitchell Jr.
Marcel worked at Zaxby’s as a cook. He enjoyed football, playing video games and hanging out with...
Gloria Noreen Williams
May 28, 2023
Mrs. Gloria Noreen Williams passed away on May 28, 2023 at the age of 95 in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born on January 26, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to her parents, Edward Heinlein and Carrie Mae Terrell.
Mrs. Williams was retired from AT&T after providing over 40 years of service as a Telephone Operator. In her leisure she...
Kayron Audel Rodriguez Loza
May 18, 2023
Kayron Audel Rodriguez Loza falleció el 18 de mayo de 2023 en Haines City, Florida a la edad de 25 años. Kayron nació el 17 de febrero del 1998 en Rosita, Nicaragua de sus padres, Noel Jose Rodriguez Rivas y Zenelia Del Carmen Loza Martinez.
Al graduarse de la escuela secundaria, Kayron trabajó en la construcción. Será extrañado por todos los que...
Wayne Jackson
May 17, 2023
Garlen Wayne Jackson, 67 of Florida and formerly of Blytheville, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, surrounded by family.
Wayne was born on March 21, 1956 to Garlen and Oleva Jackson in Lepanto, Arkansas.
In 1975, Wayne married Terry Welch Jackson of Gosnell, Arkansas. They just celebrated their 48th anniversary. They went on to have...
John Davis Hayes Jr.
May 12, 2023
Mr. John Davis Hayes Jr. most affectionately known as “Bubba” passed away on May 12, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 77. He was born on October 29, 1945 in Lake City, Florida, to his parents, Nather Lee Robinson and John Davis Hayes Sr.
He was a graduate of Richardson High School, class of 1965.
Mr. Bubba later...
Elsada A. Tucker
Apr 21, 2023
Mrs. Elsada A. Tucker, affectionately known as “ Sada” passed away on April 21, 2023 at the age of 78 in Ocoee, Florida. She was born on October 25, 1944 in Cascade St. Mary, Jamaica to her mother Imogine Wright.
Mrs. Tucker was a baker at Winn-Dixie for over five years. She had a heart for people and enjoyed being...
Jose R. Diaz Aponte
Apr 18, 2023
Mr. Jose R. Diaz Aponte, most affectionately known as “Richard” passed away on April 18, 2023 in Auburndale, Florida at the age of 68. He was born on February 13, 1955 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico to his parents, Cirilo Diaz Ramos and Auria Aponte.
Mr. Diaz Aponte later met the love of his life, Carmen G. Lopez. Together they had...
Judith Gail Wright
Apr 14, 2023
Mrs. Judith Gail Wright, most affectionately known as “Judy” passed away on April 14, 2023 in Davenport, Florida at the age of 88. She was born on March 4, 1935 in Ironton, Ohio to her parents Paul Adams and Lillian Carter.
Mrs. Wright was a graduate of Ironton High School and spent most of her years as a devoted homemaker,...
Doris Gail Ellison
Apr 2, 2023
Doris G. (nee:Griffin) Ellison, 69, was born into eternal life April 2, 2023 at 7:47 pm surrounded by the love of her family. Doris was born in McCracken County, Kentucky on October 16, 1953 to the late Artis and Hattie Louise (nee:Milburn) Griffin. Doris accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Racine, Wisconsin. Doris...
David Leslie Richardson
Mar 26, 2023
Mr. David Leslie Richardson transitioned from this life on March 26, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 66. David was born on January 9, 1957 in Jamaica Long Island, New York to parents, Alfred Richardson and Betty Lemon Richardson.
David relocated to Whiteville, North Carolina at the age of nine years old. There he met the love...
Sandra Elaine Thomas
Mar 24, 2023
Ms. Sandra Elaine Thomas, most affectionately known as “Laine Laine”, passed away on March 24, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Florida at the age of 60. She was born on March 26, 1963 in Port St. Joe, Florida to her parents, Wallace Wade and Catherine Thomas.
Ms. Thomas was a homemaker within her own home and enjoyed spending time with her...
Mrs. Dulcena E. Jarvis
Mar 10, 2023
Mrs. Dulcena E. Jarvis, most affectionately known as "Dell", passed away on March 10, 2023 in Lake Wales, Florida at the age of 88. She was born on October 19, 1934 in Antigua, West Indies to her parents Gershom “Bill” Cornwall and Frances Thomas.
Mrs. Jarvis was a retired certified nursing assistant and caregiver. She enjoyed singing, in the church...
Robert Bobby Jackson
Mar 9, 2023
Robert Jackson,60, of Miami, FL, passed away at the University of Miami Hospital on March 9th after a long battle with cancer.Robert was born on October 2, 1962, to his parents Albert and Doris (Pat) Jackson. During his adolescence, he grew a passion for art, fashion, and people. He not only won many awards for his art collections,...
